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This sensation can make moving uncomfortable and sometimes render people entirely immobile. If you struggle with this issue, our team at Global Clinic can help. We provide chiropractic care, physical therapy, and injection therapy services to ease your pain and get you back on your feet fast.
What Causes Hip Pain?
Pain on the outside can be caused by problems with muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Injury can also be a common cause of pain, especially following a traumatic event like a car accident.
Types of Hip Pain We Treat
- Hip Osteoarthritis — cartilage breakdown in the hip joint causing chronic pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion
- Hip Bursitis — inflammation of the bursa sac on the outer hip causing sharp pain when walking, climbing stairs, or lying on the affected side
- Hip Labral Tear — damage to the cartilage ring surrounding the hip socket, common in athletes and active adults
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome — tightness in the IT band causing pain on the outer hip and thigh
- Hip Flexor Strain — muscle strain from overuse, sudden movements, or prolonged sitting
- Sciatica Radiating to the Hip — nerve pain originating in the lower back radiating into the hip and buttock
- Trochanteric Pain Syndrome — pain on the outer hip from tendon and bursa irritation
- Post-Surgical Hip Pain — pain and reduced function following hip replacement or other hip surgery
For more information on hip conditions, visit the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Services for Hip Pain
Our chiropractic services employ gentle manipulation techniques to realign your body and get everything back to where it should be. This and other benefits can be provided as part of our personalized physical therapy treatment protocol.
Hip Pain Treatment Options at Global Clinic
- Physical Therapy — targeted strengthening and flexibility exercises to support the hip joint, improve mechanics, and reduce pain
- Chiropractic Care — pelvic and spinal adjustments to correct alignment issues contributing to hip pain
- Regenerative Medicine (PRP) — platelet-rich plasma injections to promote healing in damaged hip tendons, labrum, and cartilage
- Joint Injections — corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid injections directly into the hip joint to reduce inflammation and restore function
- Pain Management — targeted interventions for chronic hip pain including nerve blocks and therapeutic injections
- Acupuncture and Dry Needling — effective for releasing trigger points in the hip flexors, glutes, and IT band
- Manual Therapy — hands-on soft tissue work to reduce muscle tension and improve hip mobility
- Post-Injury Rehabilitation — structured recovery programs following hip injury or surgery
We serve patients from Niles, Skokie, Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Morton Grove, Glenview, and across the Chicago area.
What Results Can I Expect?
If your pain is due to muscle strain, over-the-counter pain medication may be enough to alleviate your pain until the muscle heals. In other cases, anti-inflammatory drugs and physical therapy can prove effective. The procedures employed and their outcomes will depend on your treatment protocol.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How long does hip pain treatment take?
Recovery time depends on the cause and severity of your hip pain. Muscle strains and bursitis typically improve within 4 to 8 weeks of physical therapy. Arthritis and labral tears may require longer treatment programs including injections and regenerative medicine. Your clinician will give you a realistic timeline at your first visit.
2. Can hip pain be treated without surgery?
Yes — the majority of hip pain conditions including bursitis, arthritis, labral tears, and muscle strains respond well to non-surgical hip pain treatment. At Global Clinic, surgery is always a last resort. Most patients achieve significant relief through physical therapy, chiropractic care, and targeted injections.
3. Is PRP effective for hip pain?
Yes — PRP injections have shown strong results for hip osteoarthritis, labral tears, and tendon injuries. The treatment uses your body's own growth factors to reduce inflammation and promote tissue healing without surgery or medication.
4. What is the difference between hip bursitis and hip arthritis?
Hip bursitis is inflammation of the bursa sac — a fluid-filled cushion near the hip joint — causing pain on the outer hip. Hip arthritis is breakdown of cartilage inside the joint causing deep groin pain and stiffness. Both conditions are effectively treated at Global Clinic with personalized hip pain treatment plans.
5. Does insurance cover hip pain treatment at Global Clinic?
Most major insurance plans cover physical therapy, chiropractic care, and pain management for hip pain. Call our Niles office at (847) 299-7000 to verify your coverage before your first appointment.